Careers
Lightwaves2020 has many exciting career opportunities for talented, motivated professionals. At Lightwaves2020, you will have the unique opportunity to work on advnaced optical communication technologies that will bring about a new generation of high performance optical networks. Currently, Lightwaves2020 has the following positions that are open:

VP of Engineering

The VP of Engineering will lead a team of R & D Engineers in the development of novel optical components and sub-systems for fiber optic network applications. The initial focus will be on telecommunications but will eventually diversify into other fields including medical, defense, security and instrumentation.

Requirements:
  • MS (PhD preferred) in Engineering plus 10 years technical and managerial experience in the design and development of opto-electronic devices/subsystems for fiber optic based networks
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent system understanding
  • Excellent management and leadership skills-- can take projects from development to production
  • Familiar with Firmware, electronics design and development, and QA requirements
  • Fully understands the market needs and requirements of the fiber optic industry
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills
  • Able to communicate and work with VP's or Program Managers/Directors of potential customers
  • Able to work closely with the Marketing team, Sales team and Sales Reps
  • Ability to meet aggressive schedules is a must
  • Knowledge of liquid crystal materials is preferable

DSP Application Development Engineer

This position will design and develop high speed real-time DSP software and hardware for analog-to-digital conversion, weak-signal detection, advanced pulse-parameters measurement, motor control, fast pump-laser control and communication interfaces.

Responsibilities:

  • Define HW/SW split in product implementation.
  • Design and develop high-speed real-time DSP software (including firmware) with C/C++ to control high-speed & high-precision analog-to-digital conversion.
  • Develop DSP algorithm and firmware to detect weak signal and to measure pulse signal parameters.
  • Develop DSP software for real-time control of motor and opto components.
  • Debug DSP-based board for optical module and instrument.
  • Validate implemented HW/SW module functionalities.
  • Perform testing.
  • Support integration of our technology into integrated opto-electronic module.

Job responsibilities are subject to change as directed by the management.

Requirements:

  • Master in EE
  • 3-5 years DSP application software development
  • Hands-on DSP based board debugging
  • DSP application software development with C/C++ and Assembly
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms
  • Team player with hardware engineers and testing engineers

Electrical Design Engineer

This position will design circuit schematics and develop PCB layout using P-CAD, develop embedded firmware in C/C++, perform testing, and support integration of our technology into Opto-Electronic Module. This encompasses the following tasks:

Responsibilities:
  • Define HW/SW split in product implementation.
  • Design and develop board level hardware using P-CAD.
  • Design and develop FPGA using HDL.
  • Design and develop firmware with C/C++ to control high-speed & high-precision analog-to-digital conversion.
  • Develop signal processing algorithm and firmware to detect weak signal and measure pulse signal parameters.
  • Develop firmware for real-time control of motor and Opto-Components.
    Debug microprocessor-based board for optical module and instrument.
  • Validate implemented HW/SW Module functionalities.
Requirements:
  • Master in EE or Telecommunications
  • 3+ years of experience in related field
  • Thorough knowledge of circuits and system including amplification, filtering, ADC/DAC and microprocessor
  • Strong understanding of signal processing techniques including time-frequency analysis and adaptive signal processing
  • Extensive knowledge and programming experience in C/C++ and Assembly
  • Experience with hardware/software integration
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated strong learning ability with initiative, ownership, communication, and teamwork skills
Hardware Design Engineer

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to develop high-speed digital, analog- and-mixed-signa-control circuits for EDFA, integrated modules and other sub-system products

Requirements:
  • Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 6 years of related working experience on hardware design
  • 2 years of experience on EDFA and/or Optical modules
  • Strong ability to manage hardware design from concept to prototype and do pilot run
  • Experience with high-speed digital circuit design utilizing CMOS, TTL, PECL, LVDS, FPGAs, DSPs, MCUs components
  • Working knowledge of analog control circuit design, able to use operational amplifier, log amplifier, PID and PWN
  • Working knowlegde of communication interfaces and protocols such as, RS-232, I2C, SNMP, and Ethernet technology
  • Experience with PCB layout and design. Able to analysis, test and fault isolation from PCB hardware level down to component level
  • Experience with electronic control design for EDFA and integrated optical modules
  • Some experience in assembly language and other programming language is a plus
Liquid Crystal Materials and Process Engineer

Requirements:
  • 3+ years of direct experience in liquid crystal materials and fabrication for fiber optics or display applications
  • Proven capabilities on LC, PDLC ans HPDLC materials mixing
  • Rich experience on liquid crystal cell fabrication process and related equipments
  • Knowledge in industrial process control and basic fiber optics
  • MS/Ph.D. in Chemical Physics

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and set up short-term and long-term corporate-wide quality objectives.
  • Develop and standardize quality process and metrics.
  • Organize semi-annual management review meeting.
  • Create, manage, review, and update ISO system and documents.
  • Lead internal and customer on-site audits; coordinate annual surveillance audit.
  • Provide leadership in departmental or cross-functional quality system initiatives.
  • Develop, execute and manage qualification test cases and plans
  • Define and measure entrance/exit criteria for all product releases
  • Propose effective solutions to enforce and monitor quality systems in production lines.
  • Lead failure analysis and propose corrective and preventive actions
  • Provide quality related training to employees
Requirements:
  • At least 5+ years of managing QA operation in an optical component and subsystem company
  • Solid QA knowledge in methodology and process
  • Experience in building disciplined and consistent QA processes
  • Strong analyzing, problem solving and reporting abilities
  • Familiarity with Telcordia and MIL standards
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Responsible, reliable, independent and self –motivated
Sales Account Manager

Requirements:
  • Minimum education: BA/BS degree
  • 5+ years of sales experience in fiber optics with proven track records
  • Close relationship with major customers in telecom and CATV
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Sales Engineer and Accounts Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Hit target for your territory for each fiscal year.
  • Develop and maintain a territory sales plan that focuses on key accounts and sales stimulus activities including planned seminars, product shows, and mailings.
  • Profile and penetrate key accounts by developing account profiles.
  • Understand customer organizations by department, function, strategies, and key programs.
  • Master the basic features and benefits of our primary products including Fiber Optical Components, Modules, Sub-Systems and Optical Test Equipments.
  • Identify and sell into new and existing applications for Lightwaves2020 products.
  • Demonstrate basic operation of Lightwaves2020 products.
  • Effectively utilize sales resources including applications engineers, channel partners, sales representatives, distributors and customer service representatives.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated track record of successful high-technology sales (at least 3-5 years' experience)
  • Sales experience in the fiber optics or telecommunications industry preferred but not required
  • Highly motivated and success driven
  • Strong knowledge of the fiber optics industry highly preferred but not required
  • Fully developed tactical sales skills (prospecting, qualifying, closing, and growing existing customers)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent time and territory management skills
  • Experience with computers, e-mail, and Microsoft Office programs
  • BSEE or equivalent; M.B.A. a plus

Software Development Engineer

This position will design and develop high speed real-time DSP software and hardware for analog-to-digital conversion, weak-signal detection, advanced pulse-parameters measurement, motor control, fast pump-laser control and communication interfaces.

Responsibilities:

  • Define HW/SW split in product implementation.
  • Design and develop high-speed real-time DSP software (including firmware) with C/C++ to control high-speed & high-precision analog-to-digital conversion.
  • Develop DSP algorithm and firmware to detect weak signal and to measure pulse signal parameters.
  • Develop DSP software for real-time control of motor and opto components.
  • Debug DSP-based board for optical module and instrument.
  • Validate implemented HW/SW module functionalities.
  • Perform testing.
  • Support integration of our technology into integrated opto-electronic module.

Job responsibilities are subject to change as directed by the management.

Requirements:

  • Master in EE
  • 3-5 years DSP application software development
  • Hands-on DSP based board debugging
  • DSP application software development with C/C++ and Assembly
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms
  • Team player with hardware engineers and testing engineers

If you don't see anything that matches your skills or job interests, feel free to submit your resume. We are always looking for talent.

For consideration, please send a cover letter with your resume attached (Word or PDF) to Human Resources at Send your resume to HR@lightwaves2020.com.. Lightwaves 2020, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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